104 Tolworth Area Plan Draft for Consultation SUMMARY - OCTOBER 2017 PART A: SUMMARY

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104 Tolworth area plan draft for consultation SUMMARY - OCTOBER 2017 PART A: SUMMARY

ABOUT TOLWORTH, AREA A T PLAN AIMS, PRINCIPLES & VISION PAR T B PAR C T PAR PArt A

About the Aims & purpose of the Tolworth today Engagement & consultation Tolworth Area Plan Tolworth Area Plan

The Tolworth Area Plan sets out a future vision Tolworth is a suburban town located in the south- Hogsmill Open for Tolworth to help inspire new development and eastern area of the Royal Borough of Kingston Space initiatives capable of delivering physical, social upon Thames, which regards itself as distinct from 345 and economic improvements. The document will metropolitan London. It has a district centre located people attended engagement drop-in therefore help to focus discussions around the along Tolworth Broadway and a railway station which sessions A3 form and type of future development, promoting connects the area to central London. It’s significant

Tolworth coherence and consistency between individual features include a large area of Metropolitan Hospital Tolworth projects. Open Land (MOL) and the largest area of Strategic

Kingston Industrial Land (SIL) within the borough. Reflecting University Red Lion A3 5 Sports Ground The Tolworth Area Plan sets out a high-level vision its peripheral location, Tolworth’s character is derived Business A240 Park and flexible framework for change in Tolworth. The from its affordable housing, convenient retail offer, one to one local stakeholder meetings King George’s document will form part of the evidence base for the and easy access to employment centres in Kingston Field Hogsmill RBK Local Plan, and therefore forms part of a suite and central London. This accessibility also shapes Nature Reserve A240 of documents aimed at guiding Tolworth’s future Tolworth’s character by generating significant levels Chessington & Davis Road Industrial development. The preparation of the Tolworth Area of traffic and congestion, with associated poor air Estate (SIL) Plan has been informed through discussions and quality. 4 engagement with stakeholders and the wider public. walking workshops

The hierarchy of the different ‘layers’ of guidance Previous regeneration strategies The engagement and consultation approach for comprise of the following: The previous regeneration strategy for Tolworth the Tolworth Area Plan makes a clear commitment The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (RBK) —— Area Plan ‘Vision Statement’ and ‘Guiding was produced by the RBK in March 2010. Since the to listening to local opinions. The team met with has commissioned an Area Plan for Tolworth, in Principles’ set out an overarching intent production of the Tolworth Regeneration Strategy, a members of the local community, including; collaboration with the General London Authority —— ‘Urban Design Framework’ focuses on number of major sites have been developed or are residents, businesses and landowners, to get their (GLA) and Transport for London (TfL). The Tolworth improvements to the urban structure, movement the subject of live planning applications. views on Tolworth. A number of engagement events Area Plan (TAP) will help to inspire new initiatives and connectivity and the open space network have been undertaken to ensure a wide range of to transform the area, supporting communities and —— ‘Transformation Areas’ set out the objectives opinions are captured, including: delivering economic growth and prosperity. for the specific areas, drawing on the strategic Local economy & London priorities and provide coordinated urban design It is important to understand Tolworth’s role and Stage 1 engagement: The consultant team is led by architecture and guidance for each of the areas as a whole function within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon —— A SWOT workshop with RBK officers urbanism practice, We Made That, supported —— ‘Opportunity Sites’ depict site specific Thames, the South London Partnership area and —— A walking workshop with RBK councillors and by a team of specialists including Tibbalds, and illustrative guidance for key Area Plan Greater London. Despite the relatively large number officers Regeneris, Aspinall Verdi and Arup. The team have opportunity sites and how they fit within the of food outlets, Tolworth town centre is largely —— ‘Remarkable Tolworth’ walking workshops been commissioned to work with residents and overarching Transformation Area intent. serving local population needs. The offer lacks real with invited members of the local community, businesses in the area to develop a co-ordinated diversity and the absence of a creative or cultural landowners and businesses vision and plan for change in Tolworth. The Tolworth Area Plan is not a statutory planning offering is acting as a barrier to attracting younger —— A series of key local stakeholder meetings document. However the Tolworth Area Plan is visitors and residents to Tolworth. This document is the initial draft version of the capable of being a material consideration in planning Stage 2: Early engagement: Tolworth Area Plan (TAP) for the purpose of the decisions once it has been adopted by the council. —— Three public engagement drop-in events inviting public consultation, taking place in autumn 2017. Opportunity for growth local residents and workers to discuss the future The consultation will provide the public and council The case for Crossrail 2 is compelling. It will improve of Tolworth. The events raised awareness of members with the opportunity to provide feedback the frequency of service and accessibility to and from the Tolworth Area Plan project and facilitated on the vision and proposed strategic ideas included Tolworth to central London and beyond, opening up open conversations about the findings within within the TAP. This feedback will then be processed access to a wider housing, job and leisure market. the appraisal work, aims, vision and guiding and incorporated into the final version of the Tolworth’s PTAL value, a measure of connectivity to principles. The public were invited to contribute Tolworth Area Plan. the public transport network, is good. With continued feedback and ideas. transport investment, this may increase in the future.

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RBK planning designations South West London’s growth Summary of appraisal & and comparator centres analysis study findings

The consultant team carried out an appraisal and analysis study of Tolworth, to develop a comprehensive understanding of its historical, current and future context. The study provided an evidence base to develop strategic moves and projects .

The appraisal and analysis study covered the following: —— A spatial analysis of Tolworth exploring current land use, current ‘live’ developments and quality of green spaces —— A review of current planning policy presented within local planning documents such as RBK’s Core Strategy and forthcoming Local Plan, along with London wide planning policy. A particular Investigating opportunities for new homes and growth focus was given to key planning designations The development opportunity within the TAP area that contribute both constraint and opportunity is currently heavily restricted by MOL designations, towards future development, static residential areas and developments which —— A market analysis, exploring current demand in are already consented. An assessment of ‘live’ Current planning designations have been studied, In the Direction of Travel document (DoT) for RBK, the residential, office, retail and leisure sectors, developments shows all but two major sites coming in relation to the borough, Greater London and the the number of new homes and jobs for both Kingston taking into consideration projections relating to forward with permission of which a large proportion wider region. The figure above depicts the headline and Tolworth town centres is not defined. The 2015 Crossrail 2 contribute high densities to the area. planning designations across the TAP study area. London Plan has projected an addition of 6,434 new —— An economic study focusing on Tolworth’s homes over the next 10 years, within the borough. key employment areas, local demographic Live developments including Tolworth Tower are The London Plan identifies that there will be an and economic activity examining the current delivering a large quantum of residential units addition of 13,000 jobs within the borough by 2036. performance of the district centre with regards demonstrating that there is already substantial The figures on the plan are potential growth numbers to local amenities and provision, and other change and housing growth taking place in Tolworth, from the ‘City in the West’ document by the Mayor of comparator centres within the Royal Borough of prior to the confirmation of Crossrail 2. This is London. The relationship to other areas of growth or Kingston upon Thames and London. reflected in the market analysis for residential defined opportunity areas has been a key spatial and —— An audit of transport, movement and development in Tolworth which shows there is a high economic consideration. infrastructure within Tolworth investigating demand, although sales values are slightly lower issues around connectivity, along with air quality when compared with the surrounding area. and noise pollution. Opportunity Areas The industrial areas within the local area are Town centre boundaries Emerging Areas of Opportunity The following key findings were drawn from the successful owing to the proximity to the A3, M25 Metropolitan Open Land (MOL) South London Partnership appraisal and analysis study. and Heathrow and Gatwick airports, and strong Green Belt links with the London market. Local growth sectors Proposed Crossrail 2 route are driven by the presence of the industrial parks. Site of Importance for Nature Conservation Crossrail 1 route The Chessington & Davis Road Industrial Estate is Strategic Industrial Land (SIL) Thameslink a vital employment area within the borough which Local Significant Industrial Site (LSIS) must be supported and protected. The importance London borough boundaries of industrial land should not be underestimated and Strategic Rail Freight Site High Speed 2 opportunities to improve its economic relationship Tolworth Area Plan study area Comparator centres with the town centre should be seized. RBK borough boundary Tolworth Area Plan study area

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Comparing the local economy and other centres The impact of existing and new infrastructure Assessing the quality of green assets Acknowledging ‘Tolworthness’ Tolworth town centre serves an important function Severances are particularly pronounced in Tolworth. The Metropolitan Open Land provides a key green Tolworth might lack built heritage, but has a rich providing the local population with every day goods, Accessibility to the range of assets it has can be asset to local people in Tolworth. However, the MOL is cultural heritage of music, sports and leisure which but it is currently underperforming for a number challenging. Significant physical severances include complicated owing to its varying quality, diverse set could define ‘Tolworth-ness’ and support a much- of spatial and economic reasons. Indications are the railway and the A3, along with private ownership of uses and ownerships. needed distinct identity for regeneration. that the town centre needs to provide a better boundaries. These severances contribute to a lack of retail and leisure offer for both existing residents, cohesion between the northern and southern areas The MOL could work much harder for Tolworth There are a number of active local community who currently tend to visit other centres such as of the TAP area, leisure and recreation activities and its communities with improved facilities and groups and individuals who are already contributing Surbiton, as well as accommodating new residents. within the MOL, and are ultimately an impediment to accessibility. Currently generous green spaces such to projects which offer both social and economic growth. as the Hogsmill Nature Reserve are underused owing benefit to Tolworth. This activity should be seen as Tolworth has a low level of national chain operators, to poor connectivity from the north, and a lack of an asset in itself and as fundamental to the future however, there has been interest from these types of The A3 has a significantly negative impact upon public activity to engage local communities. The identity of the area. Community-led activities should occupiers in the past, and there may be opportunity residential values. Development close to the Hogsmill River Walk, which connects to a wider green be supported particularly as new residents and to attract them in the future. A key issue is that A3 will require increased densities in order to network within the borough, is at times uninviting businesses move into the area, to enable greater occupiers are unable to find the type of space they compensate for lower values or consider significant owing to a lack of maintenance and underuse, cohesion. are looking for ie. existing units are too small for infrastructural mitigation measures. creating poor accessibility and a lack of security. modern requirements. To capture a greater level of demand and spend in the local economy, the centre The main source of air pollution in Royal Borough of RBK and Kingston University collectively own a large will also need to accommodate a greater number of Kingston upon Thames is road traffic. The Air Quality portion of the MOL, which could unlock improved comparison retail and leisure units, particularly those Action Plan published by RBK in April 2016 promotes amenity and leisure offers, and therefore increase which support an evening and cultural economy. (i.e. alternative, more sustainable sources of transport the public use of these green assets. restaurants, cinemas and bars). than road traffic to tackle road traffic emissions.

The market analysis also revealed that there is currently a lack of demand for office space in Tolworth. The town is not considered to be an office location due to infrequent rail services and lack of good quality stock. This makes it unattractive to larger businesses in particular.

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A vision for Tolworth Guiding principles

Tolworth will be an accessible and well- connected place, known for its quality of life, community, and distinct role within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. 1. Support regeneration 2. Build a strong local 3. Make the most of The quality and diversity of Tolworth’s leisure and recreational offer will be opportunities high street and green assets known across Royal Borough of Kingston wider economies upon Thames and south west London. Tolworth Station will offer quick and frequent access to central London within a mixed-use district containing commercial Should Crossrail 2 be delivered, Tolworth will have Tolworth’s retail offer could be strengthened with Tolworth’s large areas of open space are difficult to and employment uses alongside new faster, more frequent connections to central London comparison retail and leisure uses. These new access in parts and of varying quality. By optimising homes and public spaces. The station will and beyond. Alongside a good placemaking strategy, opportunities will provide expansion space for local the quality of open space, supporting groups that these connections will promote Tolworth, provide businesses, complement social and civic uses, use open space, improving access and providing new be well connected to a busy and successful a boost to the local economy, increase demand for promote Tolworth as a district centre, and encourage facilities, more residents will be encouraged to use Broadway, which will offer a diversity of space, and make change a viable proposition. people to choose to walk or cycle to shops and services. local open space, enhancing their quality of life. shops, services and civic uses. A family friendly evening economy will re-enliven Tolworth’s rich history of entertainment.

The A3 will no longer divide the town. Tolworth will also benefit from new pedestrian, cycle and bus routes that 4. Encourage low 5. Connect Tolworth 6. Promote local identity make it easy for workers at the successful emission transport Chessington and Red Lion industrial estates to make frequent use of local shops and social venues. Facilities at the Kingston University sports ground will complement the Hogsmill Nature Reserve, open spaces and healthy streets. Open space amenity will be easy to reach for all, Improved cycle and pedestrian connections across The A3 and railway are a barrier between the north Despite its history and assets, Tolworth’s contemporary with people often taking advantage of Tolworth and beyond can contribute towards and south of Tolworth. Overcoming these would identity is undefined and unclear. The TAP will build healthier streets, a happier place, and placing more make green spaces, Tolworth Railway Station, and on local strengths and history to promote a distinct the rest of Tolworth when they visit. business and services within reach. Chessington Industrial Estate more accessible. identity which new development will respond to this.

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URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK & A T TRANSFORMATION STRATEGIES PAR T B PAR C T PAR PArt B

Levers of change & opportunity sites

The TAP identifies a set of key levers of change, which are sites that have the potential to unlock transformation and support regeneration opportunities in Tolworth. The key levers for change include:

Live development sites which will potentially deliver a large quantum of new homes: —— Tolworth Tower —— King George’s Gate site King George’s Gate site Tolworth Broadway Tolworth Tower A3 Crossing

New transport infrastructure which could attract further development in Tolworth and Hogsmill River address issues around connectivity and air A3 Ewell Road pollution: —— New Crossrail 2 station —— A3 crossing Tolworth Broadway Sunray Significant employment areas within the borough which have the potential to be Red Lion intensified and better connected to Tolworth Business Park centre: Tolworth Kingston University —— Chessington Industrial Estate A3 Sports Ground —— Red Lion Business Park Kingston Road King George’s Fields Large green assets which offer leisure uses to local people, but are currently poorly Jubilee Way connected: Chessington & Davis —— Hogsmill Nature Reserve Road Industrial Estate —— University Parks (SIL)

Identified opportunity sites The TAP has identified 25 potential development sites, which provide the opportunity for introducing new land uses to support existing assets and the local economy. Specific development guidance has been provided for a selection of these sites.

Levers of change

Identified opportunity sites Chessington Industrial Estate Hogsmill Nature Reserve Tolworth Station Kingston University Sports Ground Tolworth Area Plan study area

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Transformation areas

Tolworth is made up of a number of distinct and Tolworth Broadway Tolworth Station identifiable places and neighbourhoods. Each Tolworth Broadway provides for daily shopping Though Tolworth Station is an asset, it could possess certain characteristics, constraints and and service needs, and is well-used by residents. be more welcoming, offering a better arrival opportunities that should be considered in any Service provision has shrunk recently with banks experience into Tolworth, assuming the status that closing, and Kingston and Surbiton are more its art-deco architecture deserves. People are future vision for Tolworth. popular destinations for shopping. Tolworth aware of the opportunity to create new commercial Broadway should consolidate this ‘supporting’ and community space around Tolworth Station, Red Lion Road role, concentrating shops and services to the and support change, but this should not be at the The study identifies seven transformation areas Red Lion Road is an important thoroughfare north and centre of Tolworth Broadway. There expense of Tolworth Broadway, and should present for Tolworth, providing an alternative north- which have been paired to reflect overlapping are opportunities for further improvements to a different offer. The adjacent Premier Inn and Lidl south route to Tolworth Broadway. People agree shopfronts and to the quality of the pedestrian developments could be integrated into this, though characteristics and development opportunity, along that the presence of traffic generating uses environment, and to re-establish a family there are concerns about the cumulative impact of with links created by over arching strategic moves. like Tolworth Girls School, Tolworth Hospital, friendly evening economy. development on the road network. Tolworth Recreation Centre and the Red Lion Business Park does place pressure on road capacity. These pressures are concentrated at peak hours, with commercial vehicles the Hogsmill River main concern. Red Lion Road is also well A3 used by people on foot. As a result, improving Ewell Road the pedestrian experience, including larger footways, should be a priority. Tolworth Broadway Sunray

Red Lion Business Park

Tolworth Kingston University A3 Sports Ground Kingston Road King George’s Fields

Jubilee Way Sunray Chessington & Davis The Sunray estate is home to a long-standing KEY Road Industrial Estate and active community which has seen (SIL) significant changes in recent years. It is a vital and relatively historic part of Tolworth, and should be supported to continue to be home to Tolworth Broadway generations of Tolworth families. Tolworth Station Jubilee Way and Corinthians Tolworth residents are proud of both Corinthians FC and the successful University Parks Chessington & Davis Road Industrial Estate. Kingston University Sports Ground is valued by Sunray Both make valuable contributions to Tolworth’s the people of Tolworth. It is home to a number Tolworth Park identity, despite being on the periphery of the of local sports teams, and there are hopes University Parks The Hogsmill Nature Reserve is valued as a town centre. There are opportunities to realise that this role can continue and expand into historic part of Tolworth, and the general feeling is some long-held ambitions to better connect the future. The adjacent Knollmead Allotments against any development on the designated MOL. Chessington & Davis Road Industrial Estate are also well-used and popular, and are a key The degree to which people visit the Hogsmill with Tolworth Station and Tolworth Broadway. ingredient in Tolworth’s distinct character. Jubilee Way and Corinthians Nature Reserve is influenced by where they live This would help Tolworth as a whole, and However, a lack of signage and the busy A3 in Tolworth, with residents north of the A3 more Red Lion Road support the continued success of Chessington means that not everyone is aware of these likely to visit Alexandra Park. The lack of signage, & Davis Road Industrial Estate as a place of resources, or feels confident about finding physical barriers to entry, and limited through- employment of London-wide importance. them. Improving this situation, and bringing routes contribute to this lack of engagement. the University Parks closer to the heart of Tolworth Park People are inspired by future opportunities, with Tolworth is an opportunity. wildlife habitats, lakes, a swimming pool, cycle paths and a visitor centre all possibilities. Tolworth Area Plan study area

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Findings & 1.Support regeneration 2. Build a strong local high 3. Make the most of opportunities opportunities street & wider economies green assets

The vision statement, guiding principles, levers of Engagement findings Engagement findings Engagement findings change and areas of transformation were presented The position of Tolworth on the edge of London There is substantial public good will towards Tolworth The early engagement process revealed that generally at the early engagement events to prompt discussion means that a number of people are uncomfortable Broadway, and local people want it to succeed and either the public is unaware of the large areas of about the key areas of focus which impact upon the with the ‘London’ densities proposed in projects like become a place they want to visit and use on a daily green open space that Tolworth possesses, or people future transformation of Tolworth. King George’s Gate and Tolworth Tower. basis. A number of people highlighted the recent loss are discouraged to visit owing to the severance of the of a number of independent businesses and services, A3. The feedback from the engagement events However, there is also an appreciation that new including banks and shoe shops. highlighted various challenges and opportunities development could help re-invigorate Tolworth, In general, people who did visit the Hogsmill Nature within Tolworth, and established the key issues and change perceptions for the better. There is a Though vacancy rates are low on Tolworth Broadway, Reserve felt that future improvements should retain and priorities of both local residents and workers. desire from some people to ‘upgrade’ Tolworth by many local people feel replacement businesses have the ‘wild’ quality the open space currently possesses, Feedback from the public has been collated and introducing a wider range of uses and attractions a negative impact on Tolworth’s character. They would whilst realising opportunities to utilise the Hogsmill categorised according to the relevant guiding including those that support an evening economy. prefer ‘higher status’ businesses with the ability to River as both an ‘open space’ and a key pedestrian principle and summarised opposite. compete with neighbouring centres such as Surbiton. and cycle route. The lack of a leisure or evening economy is also an The summary describes how the Tolworth Area Plan Opportunity in Tolworth issue, and contributes to feelings that Tolworth lacks has responded to this feedback, and supports each Future development in Tolworth should be steered a sense of community and civic pride. People feel they Opportunity in Tolworth guiding principle including the application of key to ensure there is maximum benefit to both existing currently have nowhere to meet and socialise. The TAP highlights the opportunity to celebrate the strategic headlines and potential projects. and new residents, by seeking opportunity to green assets within the MOL, which will contribute uplift the local economy and provide much needed to an increased sense of well being. To optimise the local services and amenities. To support positive Opportunity in Tolworth open spaces the TAP proposals include: regeneration opportunities in Tolworth the TAP The TAP aims to create a healthy town centre which proposals include: provides residents with new reasons to stay in —— Support towards establishing Tolworth as a Tolworth, and reasons for visitors from elsewhere in leisure and recreational hub by increasing —— A number of identified sites which offer the borough to visit. To help build a strong local high recreational activities within the MOL, and opportunity for future development, providing a street and economy the TAP proposals include: enhancing existing leisure amenities, to mix of uses within the town centre which also encourage the public to visit the green assets. support a night time economy —— Support for the intensification of employment —— Promotion of biodiversity within the Hogsmill —— Outline development briefs and guidance activities at Red Lion Road and Chessington Nature Reserve through educational and leisure for sites that can consolidate and support Industrial Estates activity commercial activity on Tolworth Broadway and —— Emphasis on improved connectivity between —— Improved connectivity to, and within, the MOL provide space for new occupiers employment areas and Tolworth station through new and improved walking and cycling —— Potential options to improve the A3 junction, —— A set of catalyst projects which support long routes, which would be supported by a clear way which present opportunities to further unlock term initiatives, including meanwhile uses within finding system across Tolworth. regeneration opportunities contributing towards vacant units and spaces that galvanise clusters a cohesive centre of community activity, along with new commercial and leisure activities that help to instigate an evening economy —— Suggested improvements to the pedestrian and cycling environment along the Broadway and establishment of civic public spaces, which contribute towards a cohesive centre that encourages people to spend time in Tolworth.

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4. Encourage low 5. Connect Tolworth 6. Promote local identity Responding to findings & emission transport opportunities

Engagement findings Engagement findings Engagement findings The collated findings and opportunities have been Tolworth is perceived by many as having a low The connections offered by the A3 are acknowledged There is a lack of confidence in Tolworth as a coherent drivers behind the development of the Urban Design quality public realm, which suffers from a lack of as vital to Tolworth’s continued success as both community. There are few identifiable places for Framework within the Tolworth Area Plan. This maintenance. Recent initiatives to encourage people an employment centre and commuter town. local people to congregate, and a general lack of well includes the establishment of key strategy headlines to choose more sustainable modes of transport, such However, the pollution and congestion it creates is maintained civic space and children’s play space. along with the following four strands which structure as the Greenway, are broadly supported and seen as possibly the single biggest issue in Tolworth. The the transformative proposals for Tolworth: moderately successful. psychological obstacle the A3 presents is evident Tolworth’s linear structure, combined with the in the unwillingness of people to cross it to use severance caused by the A3 and railway line, —— Land uses and spatial strategy However, there is doubt about the long-term success Tolworth Station or the Hogsmill Nature Reserve. contributes to this by creating confusion about ‘where —— Economic strategy of these projects and their ability to convince Tolworth Tolworth is’ and what it contains. In combination, —— Public realm and open space residents to leave their cars at home. The impact that Tolworth Station is seen as an asset for Tolworth, but these issues erode local confidence and civic pride, —— Transport, movement, air quality and the A3 has upon air quality discourages people from inferior to Surbiton in terms of service frequency, and limit aspirations for the future. sustainability walking and cycling, and there is also a suspicion that station quality, and wider connectivity. Any existing cycle lanes are unsafe. opportunity to better connect Tolworth Station with major bus routes should be seized, as this could Opportunity in Tolworth increase patronage of Tolworth Station and enhance A range of physical, spatial and economic Opportunity in Tolworth its appeal to commercial interests. interventions should celebrate Tolworth’s local Creating healthier streets which provide better strengths, historic culture and existing active cycle and pedestrian connections is a key priority community groups which contribute towards a within the TAP. To encourage the use of low emission Opportunity in Tolworth distinct local identity including: transport the TAP proposals include: The TAP explores opportunities to overcome the physical barriers between the north and the south, —— Opportunities to enhance the existing leisure —— New and improved walking and cycling as well as providing better connectivity across provision establishing Tolworth as a distinct routes, which enhance connectivity between Tolworth. To achieve these aims the TAP proposals ‘leisure hub’. neighbourhoods, employment areas and local include: —— Public realm enhancements which create spaces assets. for people to gather —— A range of mitigation measures to improve air —— Improved connectivity between neighbourhoods —— Development opportunities which establish quality and reduce pollution for pedestrians and cyclists, providing greater Tolworth as a defined local centre, by bridging mobility choice the A3 and connecting the Broadway to the —— Increased and extended bus services which station, as well as landmark gateway buildings at enhance connectivity between employment key locations. areas, the station, and public amenities. —— Support for existing community initiatives in —— Improvements to the A3 crossing for pedestrians Tolworth and cyclists

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Strategy headlines 1. Glue Tolworth together 2. Deliver a mixed use 3. Connect local economies & key moves town centre

These six strategic moves represent the big ideas of the framework and projects outlined in the park Tolworth Area Plan. They unite the ambitions of the Guiding Principles and have the potential to unlock Broadway high regeneration opportunities to Tolworth. street

leisure business new green business housing space space nature space industrial employment

Glue Tolworth back together by improving the Realise the potential of new mixed use development Connect the economic assets with the town crossing of the A3 and extending Broadway south in Tolworth to strengthen the town centre and ensure centre, open space and station through improved to the station and MOL. Introduce new development it meets the needs of existing and future residents pedestrian, cycle, public transport and vehicular and frontage south of the A3. and businesses within its catchments. links.

Potential outcomes Potential outcomes Potential outcomes —— Unlock regeneration opportunities —— Provide new commercial space for comparison —— Tolworth becomes a more effective business —— Improve placemaking with new improved retail location for Kingston and South London frontages, public realm, pedestrian routes —— New family oriented evening uses —— Support the success and growth of the existing —— Residents on the north of the A3 would have —— Become a more effective and attractive business industrial estates better access to the MOL on the south location —— Improve access to Tolworth Broadway and station —— Improve the public realm —— Enhanced the local environment —— Strengthen the identity of Tolworth Broadway —— Provide more affordable commercial space and new homes

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4. Create a hub for 5. Catalyse change through 6. Stitch together assets Towards an leisure and recreation ‘quick win’ projects and neighbourhoods urban design framework

Stemming from these headline strategy key moves, park the detailed Urban Design Framework brings together B A the appraisal and analysis study, results from the C Broadway engagement and Guiding Principles. It outlines spatial D E F strategies that build on the existing strengths of G Tolworth. H I J L neighbourhood K This is presented at a range of scales and informs the leisure M neighbourhood N recreation phasing and implementation of change in Tolworth. r R O and leisure e P Q iv R l T il recreation S gsm e o U r H e u c t a V p a s n industrial employment

Build on Tolworth’s existing leisure assets and Enable ‘quick win’ projects across the TAP area that Make key connections between neighbourhoods and strengths by creating an accessible cluster of leisure can be brought forward in short timescales. These assets and deliver a choice of movement options south of the A3 that can provide new recreation include projects which introduce civic infrastructure, as well as improve the connection across the A3 opportunities for residents and strengthen Tolworth’s promote local identify, build skills and employment junction. identity. and enhance public realm.

Potential outcomes Potential outcomes Potential outcomes —— Improved access for residents to existing open —— Support existing local projects and encourage —— Improvements to the A3 junction can be a space and leisure facilities civic participation catalyst for regeneration —— Strengthen local identity —— Provide a positive signal about the —— Greater mobility choice —— Provision of new leisure amenities transformation of Tolworth —— A reduction in local air pollution —— Change external perceptions of Tolworth —— Improve access to assets within Tolworth —— Build skills and employment that can support the including the MOL and Broadway local economy —— Public realm enhancements that can improve the quality of the urban environment

Land uses & Economic strategy Public realm & open space Transport, movement, spatial strategy air quality & sustainability

The land uses and spatial strategy sets a framework The economic strategy aims to ensure Tolworth is The public realm and open space strategy primarily The transport and movement strategic proposals for future development which will support growth in acknowledged as one of the most distinctive and supports making the most of Tolworth’s green assets aim to improve connectivity and placemaking Tolworth whilst meeting the needs of both existing vibrant district town centres in South London, with a by improving accessibility and amenity, along with within Tolworth whilst improving the quality of and new residents, and introduce a mix of uses more coherent and diverse offer. encouraging low emission transport by improving the the environment. This is supported by options for which will support the local economy and create a pedestrian and cycling environment within Tolworth’s mitigating poor air quality whilst also promoting vibrant centre full of public activity. —— Recognise the wider economic geography: to centre. sustainable development and infrastructure. achieve its potential, Tolworth needs to develop —— Deliver a mix of uses in Tolworth: New stronger links between the town centre and —— Creating healthy streets: a number of public realm —— Connect neighbourhoods and assets: Improving development can support regeneration the its other economic assets; principally the interventions can help to mitigate issues relating the pedestrian, cycle and vehicle routes and filling opportunities with higher densities, which provide industrial areas and green spaces to air quality and noise pollution, creating a more in the missing links will ensure local assets such homes, workspace, leisure facilities, as well as pleasant environment for pedestrians and cyclists, as as Tolworth Park, employment areas, the Broadway attract new occupiers to support an evening —— Enhance the economic identity of Tolworth: it is well as more enjoyable spaces to rest and socialise and Tolworth station are more accessible. economy. important that partners act to change external on the street. perceptions of Tolworth as a place to visit and —— Upgrade bus connectivity: encourage local people —— Integrate landmark buildings and high invest. —— Optimising open space: establishing a hierarchy to use public transport by improving connectivity density buildings in gateway locations: there of public spaces will ensure that Tolworth’s to key transport nodes, other neighbourhoods and are a number of locations where landmark —— Ensure Tolworth town centre meets the need of wealth and diverse range of open spaces local assets. development should be considered to strengthen residents and businesses within catchments: strategically function well, meeting the needs Tolworth’s identity, help with legibility, and form respond better to the needs of existing and and desires of its users. —— Enhancing the A3 junction: a range of possible key gateways into the centre. future populations options exploring how the A3 junction could be —— Enhancing green links to open space: a improved to enhance placemaking and create —— Support employment growth: important —— Ensure that Tolworth becomes a more effective sequence of public realm interventions can regeneration opportunities for Tolworth, as well employment areas including the SIL should be business location for Kingston and South increase connectivity to open spaces as well as as improving the connection for pedestrians and protected and supported. Through incremental London: need to become a more effective promote the parks to ensure local people are cyclists across the junction. intensification by redeveloping under-utilised participant in the Kingston and South London aware of what the green assets have to offer. land, more workspace could be provided. economies by providing more quality affordable —— Improving air quality: A number of proposals space, diversifying the business base and including improvements to transport and the public —— Improve civic infrastructure and leisure: there encouraging innovation and productivity realm, along with a new low bus emission zone to is an opportunity to improve access to popular help mitigate poor air quality. leisure facilities and introduce a new programme —— Capitalise upon grassroot and civil society of activity activity: acknowledging existing grassroots —— Seek new development that contributes projects which offer both social and economic to achieving environmental sustainability: benefit, as an asset is fundamental to the future sustainable development options include ‘green’ identity of the area. buildings, retention and reuse of existing buildings where appropriate, reusing materials, providing recycling facilities and introducing measures to reduce water use in buildings.

—— Synchronising development and infrastructure: ensure that development is synchronised with the provision of necessary infrastructure to support the growth proposed.

—— A progressive approach to energy and sustainability: including decentralised heat and power systems and on-site renewable energy generation.

Ewell Road junction A3 junction Tolworth station & King George’s Fields & Tolworth Broadway & Broad Oaks Strategic Rail Freight site & Hogsmill Nature Reserve

Hogsmill Nature Reserve King George’s Jubilee King George’s Gate Playing Fields Way Tolworth site Broadway Broad Oaks A3 King George’s Fields Indoor Bowls Club Lansdowne Tolworth Close Broadway

Ewell Tolworth Road Station

Corinthian-Casuals Football Club Kingston Kingston Road Road Ewell Road Hook Rise A3 South

Development opportunity for Tolworth Development opportunity for Tolworth Development opportunity for Tolworth Development opportunity for Tolworth A combination of a new mixed use development, A number of options for development around the A3 A number of new developments in and around A sequence of public realm interventions can ensure junction realignments and focused public realm junction have been developed according to the scale Tolworth station helps to glue together the centre improved connectivity to a public use of green assets improvements contributes to an improved gateway of the future reconfiguration of the A3 roundabout. of Tolworth by creating a cohesive and continuous in Tolworth. The illustration above presents public into the northern end of Tolworth Broadway. spine of town centre and leisure uses. realm enhancements that provide an improved link The first option (pictured) has been developed on between Hook Rise South and the Hogsmill Nature A proposed landmark development on the existing the basis of a potential penisularisation of the A3 A new development on the station site should allow Reserve. Esso petrol station incorporates a mix of uses junction, which would significantly improve the for the functional requirements of the station, whilst including space for the existing Headmasters pedestrian and cycle access across the A3. This also providing an active frontage onto Kingston Improved gateway signage and wayfinding into Training Academy, a valuable training and intervention could also create a new landmark public Road, which help to support and define a new civic King George’s Fields and Hogsmill Nature Reserve employment use on site. The ground floor consists space at the southern end of the Broadway, which public space. This space should provide an attractive contribute to placemaking and ease navigation of town centre uses with an active frontage which can contain intensive greening to mitigate the air entrance to Tolworth and include both interchange for pedestrians and cyclists. Green links which provides a continuation of Tolworth Broadway. and noise pollution caused by the A3. facilities, and information wayfinding signage. incorporate intensive greening can also be The upper floors consists primarily of residential implemented at the edges of green spaces within development taking advantage of the site’s proximity A partial decking over the A3 can also open up Within the station commercial uses are proposed residential neighbourhoods and the town centre. to the Broadway, school and other amenities. opportunity for a significant landmark development including food and beverage or convenience retail. Activating the frontages of existing leisure facilities on the corner of Tolworth Broadway. Reconfiguration Upper floors would accommodate commercial including the bowls club and football club will also The reconfiguration of Ewell Road junction both of the junction allows the development plot to extend workspace. The site will need to incorporate help to promote local identity and place-making. improves pedestrian crossings, whilst also providing to the east and align with the existing Broadway pedestrian access route to the station as well as an opportunity to establish a new public space frontage. The development would provide both vehicle drop off and bus stops in the open space. An increased feeling of safety amongst users of the outside the new development, helping to define ground floor town centre uses such as retail and green spaces should also be addressed by improving the northern entrance to Broadway. This can be food and beverage with residential above. A key A temporary workspace location that can provide lighting along key routes. This includes the new complemented with parklets on the opposite side of pedestrian and cycling connection from Broadway to flexible workspace for a range of new entrepreneurial proposed link between the Chessington and Davis the road. Together this provides spaces for people to Hamilton Avenue would be maintained. business in Tolworth is proposed for the Kingston Road Industrial Estate and Tolworth station. spend time in the town centre, increasing a sense of Road edge of the Strategic Rail Freight site. The well-being for local residents, workers and visitors. The second option for development opportunity on development should have a positive frontage. Physical interventions can be put in place to improve this site has been developed on the basis that there access into the Hogsmill Nature Reserve from is no peninsularisation of the A3. The development The edges of leisure amenities such as Goals! Jubilee Way, which is currently poor. would similarly provide ground floor town centre uses Tolworth should also be activated by accommodating such as retail and food and beverage with residential both formal and informal recreational uses. above and maintain a key pedestrian and cycling connection from Broadway to Hamilton Avenue.

PHASING & A T IMPLEMENTATION PAR T B PAR C T PAR PArt C

Phasing ‘Quick win’ & delivery projects

The Tolworth Area Plan has a strong focus on delivery The Tolworth Area Plan includes a set of ‘quick win’ and comprises ‘quick win’ proposals and those which projects across the TAP area, which can be brought can be delivered in the short-term (within the next forward within a short timescale. The projects will 5 years) to medium-term (from 6 to 11 years). A either support and/or act as a catalyst for larger detailed Phasing Strategy and Implementation Plan transformational projects including future live Hogsmill Open Space including a project risk assessment will be produced developments and new infrastructure. The projects Alexandra Park Tolworth following public consultation and engagement, and are organised into the following three categories: Main Allotments 3.5 will be incorporated within the Area Plan. Ewell Road 1. Civic infrastructure: which helps to 2.1 promote the local identity of Tolworth, 3.2 supporting active community groups 1.2 and building upon existing local assets.

1.1 A3 1.1 Express CIC community hub 1.3 1.2 Tolworth playzone 1.3 Host ‘test-bed’ space 1.4 1.4 Crèche and workspace 3.2 Knollmead Tolworth Allotments Hospital 2. Build skills and employment: to help 2.2 build a strong local economy, along the high 2.3 street and within other key employment Tolworth 3.2 Red Lion Road A3 areas. 3.1 Riverhill Estate Kingston University Red Lion Sports Ground 2.1 Support The Community Brain CIC Business Park 2.2 Restaurant residencies 3.4 2.3 Affordable workspace 2.4 Whole area business network A240 2.5 Welcome into My Nature Reserve Tolworth Recreation Ground 3.2 King George’s Field 2.5

3. Public space enhancements: which enable Jubilee Way local residents and workers to make the most Hogsmill Nature 3.3 of the green assets on their doorstep, as 3.3 Reserve

well as encouraging low emission transport Kingston Road by improving the quality of the environment. Chessington & Davis Road Industrial Estate (SIL) 3.1 Skip Garden 3.5 3.2 Connections and linkages 3.3 New or enhanced entrances to green assets 3.4 Tolworth Spa 3.5 Hogsmill River Walk

KEY Connections and linkages New or enhanced entrances to green spaces Tolworth Area Plan study area

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